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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

3. Connors Beats McEnroe, July 1, 1982

3. Connors Beats McEnroe, July 1, 1982

Jimmy Connors lets loose after defeating John McEnroe in five sets, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4. Connors was three points from defeat in a fourth set tiebraker, but managed to fight back and win his second Wimbledon title. His first was eight years prior in 1974.

Photo: Steve Powell/Getty Images

Jul 01, 1982
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